How much does a Sonographer make?

Updated Sep 28, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$77K - $122K/yr
Base Pay
$70K - $111K/yr
Additional Pay
$6K - $12K/yr

$97K

/yr
$77K$122K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Sonographer is $96,593 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $88,127 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $8,465 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $77K-$122K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Sonographer

$96,593 /yr
Sonographer
$83,943 /yr
Sonographer III
No Salary Reports
Adjunct Sonographer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Sonographer?

Job TitleSalary
Sonographer$96,593 /yr
Sonographer III$83,943 /yr
Adjunct Sonographer

Top Paying Companies

For a Sonographer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Sonographer in United States. Employers include Kaiser Permanente, Providence and RadNet.

1
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente
$92,112/yr
6K open jobs
9
UPMC
$78,396/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Sonographer in United States

1Kaiser Permanente$92,112
2Providence$86,385
3RadNet$85,144
4Vein Clinics of America$82,029
5Pediatrix$81,707
6Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology$81,653
7Invision Sally Jobe$80,616
8Baylor Scott & White Health$79,529
9UPMC$78,396
10Northside Hospital$78,055
Total Pay Trajectory

For Sonographer

$96,593 /yr
Sonographer
$83,943 /yr
Sonographer III
No Salary Reports
Adjunct Sonographer
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Sonographer?

Job TitleSalary
Sonographer$96,593 /yr
Sonographer III$83,943 /yr
Adjunct Sonographer

What are total pay estimates for a Sonographer at different companies?

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UCHealth
3.7
SonographerSee 25 salaries from all locations

$77,970

 / yr
Carilion Clinic
3.6
SonographerSee 21 salaries from all locations

$74,240

 / yr
Baylor Scott & White Health
3.8
SonographerSee 18 salaries from all locations

$79,529

 / yr
Kaiser Permanente
3.9
SonographerSee 18 salaries from all locations

$44

 / hr
SSM Health
3.5
SonographerSee 16 salaries from all locations

$70,844

 / yr
HCA Healthcare
3.3
SonographerSee 15 salaries from all locations

$36

 / hr
RadNet
2.8
SonographerSee 13 salaries from all locations

$41

 / hr

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Life Line Screening
2.4
SonographerSee 12 salaries from all locations

$71,418

 / yr
TridentUSA Health Services
2.5
SonographerSee 9 salaries from all locations

$35

 / hr
Texas Health Resources
3.9
SonographerSee 9 salaries from all locations

$37

 / hr
Sanford Health
3.4
SonographerSee 9 salaries from all locations

$72,993

 / yr
Ascension
3.4
SonographerSee 9 salaries from all locations

$33

 / hr
Vein Clinics of America
3.8
SonographerSee 8 salaries from all locations

$82,029

 / yr
UPMC
3.2
SonographerSee 8 salaries from all locations

$37

 / hr
Providence
3.6
SonographerSee 7 salaries from all locations

$41

 / hr
Nationwide Therapy Group
4.9
SonographerSee 7 salaries from all locations

$36

 / hr
Ochsner Health
3.6
SonographerSee 7 salaries from all locations

$35

 / hr
BJC HealthCare
3.7
SonographerSee 7 salaries from all locations

$35

 / hr
Aureus Medical Group
4.2
SonographerSee 7 salaries from all locations

$77,775

 / yr
Visiting Physicians Association
2.9
SonographerSee 6 salaries from all locations

$36

 / hr
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Sonographer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
UCHealth Sonographer salaries - 25 salaries reported$77,970/yr
Carilion Clinic Sonographer salaries - 21 salaries reported$74,240/yr
Baylor Scott & White Health Sonographer salaries - 18 salaries reported$79,529/yr
Kaiser Permanente Sonographer salaries - 18 salaries reported$44/hr
SSM Health Sonographer salaries - 16 salaries reported$70,844/yr
HCA Healthcare Sonographer salaries - 15 salaries reported$36/hr
RadNet Sonographer salaries - 13 salaries reported$41/hr
Life Line Screening Sonographer salaries - 12 salaries reported$71,418/yr
TridentUSA Health Services Sonographer salaries - 9 salaries reported$35/hr
Texas Health Resources Sonographer salaries - 9 salaries reported$37/hr
Sanford Health Sonographer salaries - 9 salaries reported$72,993/yr
Ascension Sonographer salaries - 9 salaries reported$33/hr
Vein Clinics of America Sonographer salaries - 8 salaries reported$82,029/yr
UPMC Sonographer salaries - 8 salaries reported$37/hr
Providence Sonographer salaries - 7 salaries reported$41/hr
Nationwide Therapy Group Sonographer salaries - 7 salaries reported$36/hr
Ochsner Health Sonographer salaries - 7 salaries reported$35/hr
BJC HealthCare Sonographer salaries - 7 salaries reported$35/hr
Aureus Medical Group Sonographer salaries - 7 salaries reported$77,775/yr
Visiting Physicians Association Sonographer salaries - 6 salaries reported$36/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Sonographer in United States

The top paying industry for a Sonographer in United States is Healthcare with a median total pay of $76,482.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • HealthcareHealthcare$76,482

    0% Lower than other industries

Healthcare

Top paying companies in Healthcare for Sonographer are Kaiser Permanente, Providence, and RadNet.

Kaiser PermanenteKaiser Permanente$92,112/yr
ProvidenceProvidence$86,385/yr
RadNetRadNet$85,144/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$35

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Echocardiographer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$32

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$36

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$44

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Ultrasound Technologist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$32

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$54

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Echo Tech

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$25

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Vascular Sonographer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$80,000

/yr

$79K | $1K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Ultrasound Technologist

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$35

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday

Sonographer pay FAQ

The average salary for a Sonographer is $96,593 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1021 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Sonographer employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Sonographer in United States is $122,449 per year.

The lowest salary for a Sonographer in United States is $76,571 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Sonographer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Sonographer.

Pay for sonographers is typically on par with radiology technicians and veterinary technicians. Sonographers pay is expected to grow slightly over the next decade, as an aging American population and increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses drives demand for all healthcare services. Sonographers who work for outpatient care centers typically earn more than those who work for physician offices or hospitals.

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68% of sonographers say they're satisfied with their salaries, according to anonymous data from Glassdoor. You can boost your sonographer salary with regular raises and overtime pay, which is often offered at hospitals for weekend, evening, and holiday shifts.

In your sonographer career, you can earn around $88,127.39 even when you first enter the field. The salary for sonographers ranges from $62,159.73 to $151,149.49, and you can increase your earnings by learning to perform more complex imaging procedures in the sonographer II role. You'll see another increase if you reach the sonographer III level of the profession, which involves supervisory responsibilities.

You can get certified in niche areas to earn more money as a sonographer. The highest paying specialty areas in the field include neurological sonography, cardiac sonography (including pediatrics), and vascular sonography. In most states, outpatient care centers pay higher sonographer salaries compared to hospitals, medical labs, and physician practices. The Association of Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers offers several certification areas that boost your pay rate as you expand your expertise and scope of practice. Many health care providers also offer bonuses for certain hard-to-fill shifts, which is another way to increase your salary as a sonographer.

Negotiating a higher salary in your sonography job requires that you know your worth. Look at data to find out how much other sonographers with similar education and experience get paid. Highlight your credentials and stress your commitment to continuing education, whether you've already completed certification or you're working toward goals in this area. Once you have a target number in mind, be sure to make adjustments based on the type of job setting and work environment. For example, you can ask for more money for a job that requires weekend or overnight shifts.

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